Bolt Action: Merrills Marauders

Bolt Action: Merrills Marauders

Famously named Merrills Marauders, due to the tough and charismatic leadership of Brigadier General Frank Merril, were hard-marching, tough volunteers total 3,000 strong.

In 1943 the US high command raised a unit to rival the famous British Chindits, men who took the war behind Japanese lines, the US - 5307 Composite Unit(Merrills Marauders) was their answer.  Totaling 3,000 strong, these tough volunteers raided Japanese supply lines and airfields, carrying their supplies by mule and by horse. 

The three battalions of the 5307th were equipped semi and fully-automatic small arms, bazookas, 60mm mortars, and even the occasional Boys anti-tank rifles, as well as their trademark headgear. They were also subject to intense training and marksmanship courses.

Helped on many occasions by native Kachin scouts who knew the terrain of the Burma theater, Merrills Marauders fought in numerous raids and earned a reputation for tenacity and skill in jungle-fighting.

Merrills Marauders were a tough unit and each man who served in the three battalions were awarded a Bronze Star medal.

Contents:

• 1 NCO and three soldiers with SMGs
• 2 soldiers with BARs
• 4 riflemen

*Models supplied unassembled and unpainted